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DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds took the oath of office to become Iowa’s 43rd governor. She officially became governor of Iowa at 10:06 a.m. Below are her first remarks to
DES MOINES – At 10:06 a.m. today, Gov. Terry Branstad resigned as governor of Iowa, marking his 8,169th day in office. To view that resignation letter, please click here. For pictures of
FOREST CITY – A Forest City man was jailed after a theft incident at a local retailer. On May 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Forest City police were called to Sid’s Gas
MASON CITY – Boaters, anglers and paddlers are encouraged to use caution if planning to spend time on Iowa rivers or flood control reservoirs over the Memorial Day holiday. Heavy rainfall last
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man is guilty after stealing tools and has been sentenced to a fine. After an investigation, Charles City police arrested 36-year-old Bret Freiberg on a warrant
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad’s office formally announced Tuesday morning that he will resign as governor of Iowa on Wednesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. and immediately be sworn in as
DES MOINES — Due to state budget cuts, all Iowa Judicial Branch offices, including clerk of district court offices, the office of the clerk of the supreme court, and juvenile court services
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake woman was allegedly out of control during an incident at her home this weekend, leading to her arrest. Cerro Gordo deputies responded to a disturbance on
MASON CITY – Mason City Foundation Vice President Barbara Hovland announced a public forum will be held on Wednesday, May 24th at 5 p.m. at The Music Man Square. David Rachie from
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate today voted to confirm Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as U.S. ambassador to China. Governor Branstad will resign as governor of Iowa on Wednesday, May 24,
CHARLES CITY – An armed robbery took place this weekend in Charles City, and police are seeking clues. At about 12:14 AM Sunday, May 21, the Charles City Police Department took a
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is offering a program to help individuals at risk for diabetes, prevent the disease. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a nationally
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the 100 days since President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Orders (EOs) regarding immigration enforcement priorities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested more than 41,000 individuals
Ronald “Ron” Holzer, 61, of Charles City, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. According to Ron’s wishes, he was cremated and a celebration
MASON CITY – Police were called to a downtown Mason City bank that has already been robbed at least once in the past after an alarm went off. The incident took place
MANCHESTER, IOWA – An Iowa man tried to burn down a gazebo at a county courthouse, leading to his arrest. Manchester, Iowa police were called to the Gazebo at the Delaware County
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge man was nabbed on an arrest warrant in connection to dealing meth. On Thursday, May 18, 2017, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Cody Davis Brown, age
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Today, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a historic agreement announcing the two nations’ intent to establish the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC), a collaborative approach to
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), as well as U.S. Representatives Tom Reed (R-NY) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA), reintroduced
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman who attacked another woman at the county courthouse will serve a jail sentence. Misti Lynn Thoe, age 50 of Mason City, allegedly attacked another woman
ANKENY, IOWA – An Iowa couple allegedly abused their baby for weeks and are now behind bars, facing serious charges. The case began back on April 28, 2017. That day, at about
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The following is the speech President Donald J. Trump gave in Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2017: I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and
ALEXANDER, IOWA – The Alexander Public Library will present a free concert in June by the internationally-acclaimed acoustic duo Hungrytown. Recently returned from the United Kingdom and New Zealand, this concert is
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MASON CITY – A Mason City man already facing numerous charges who was accused last month of spitting on jailers allegedly did the deed again, as he refused to go to court.
CLEAR LAKE – Ground was broken Saturday in Clear Lake for a new support center for Cabin Coffee, a thriving local business. Wausau Homes of Mason City is building a 5000 square
RURAL CLEAR LAKE – Two men were arrested after a theft investigation at an auto salvage yard in rural Clear Lake area. Cerro Gordo deputies were called to B20 Auto and Salvage
MASON CITY – A northeast Iowa man’s dream of winning the lottery came true this week as he claimed a $50,000 prize. Ryan Becker of Cresco claimed the fifth of eight top
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – NIACC sophomore Wal Khat is a national champion, again. Khat claimed his second NJCAA national title Saturday at Gowans Stadium, this time in the 800-meter run at the outdoor
SAUDI ARABIA – The White House reported Saturday that President Donald J. Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia signed a Joint Strategic Vision Statement promising close collaboration to counter violent extremism,
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. – NIACC freshman John Kraft placed 10th in the 10,000-meter run Friday morning at the NJCAA national championships. Kraft covered the 10,000 meters in 34 minutes, 50.41 seconds. The 10K
FORT DODGE – A man was approached and allegedly robbed by three men who displayed a weapon in Fort Dodge. On Thursday evening, May 18, at approximately 6:51 PM, the Webster County
BURLINGTON, IOWA – An Iowa woman died as a result of a train collision caused by her car getting hung up on rail tracks. The accident took place Saturday morning, May 20,
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake – With Memorial Day right around the corner, I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifices that our veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Healthy and Safe Swimming Week begins on May 22, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning of a parasitic infection linked to swimming pools and water playgrounds,
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado this week re-introduced legislation to help rural hospitals stay open while meeting the needs
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PHOENIX, AZ – A Mexican national wanted in his native country for sex trafficking minors was handed over to Mexican law enforcement officials Tuesday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mason City man who possessed child pornography pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Jeffery Landheer, age 46, from Mason City, Iowa, was convicted of one